What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling uses thin, sterile needles inserted into trigger points — tight, irritable knots in your muscles and fascia — to release tension, restore normal muscle function, and decrease pain.
At Connect Pelvic Health, dry needling is used as part of a comprehensive physical therapy plan — not as a standalone treatment. It's an additional tool our certified therapists use to get you better, faster.
Dry needling is grounded in Western anatomy and neuroscience. It targets specific trigger points and muscle groups identified through your physical therapy evaluation. Acupuncture is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine and follows different principles. Both use needles — but the approach, training, and goals are distinct.
Conditions We Treat
Clearing Up Misconceptions
"I'm scared of needles."
The needles are extremely thin — much finer than a hypodermic needle. Most patients feel minimal to no pain during insertion. Many are surprised by how comfortable the process is.
"It sounds like it would make things worse."
You may feel mild muscle soreness for 24–48 hours after a session — similar to a deep tissue massage. Most patients start to notice a difference within their first 1–3 visits.
FAQs
The needle insertion itself is often not felt at all. You may feel a brief twitch or cramping sensation when the needle hits a trigger point — this is actually a sign it's working. Any soreness afterward typically resolves within a day or two.
Most patients start to notice a difference within their first 1–3 visits. Dry needling is most effective when combined with your overall physical therapy plan.
Yes. Our therapists are certified in dry needling and use sterile, single-use needles. Serious side effects are extremely rare.
Yes — this is one of our specialties. External dry needling of the muscles surrounding the pelvic floor can be highly effective for conditions like pelvic pain, hip tightness, and hypertonic (too-tight) pelvic floor muscles.
Coverage varies. Please contact us to discuss your specific benefits before your appointment.
Expert dry needling in Acworth, GA — serving Kennesaw, Marietta, Dallas, Hiram, and Cartersville.
Request an AppointmentConnect Pelvic Health and Physical Therapy offers certified dry needling therapy in Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta, Dallas, Hiram, Cartersville, and surrounding Cherokee and Cobb County communities in Georgia. Our licensed physical therapists use dry needling to treat trigger points, pelvic floor dysfunction, chronic pain, neck pain, headaches, and sports injuries. If you are looking for dry needling near Acworth GA, dry needling therapy in Kennesaw, or trigger point dry needling in Marietta, our team is ready to help.
